Project Lead

Role: Project Lead

Location: Austin, TX (Locals only)

Hybrid - On Site and Telework

PMP Certification is required and should be clearly mentioned on the resume. Proof of certification may be requested.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and execute projects to ensure timely delivery.

Develop project plans, timelines, milestones, and status reports.

Gather requirements and perform business analysis.

Coordinate work across multiple divisions and business units.

Manage stakeholder communications and expectations.

Identify risks, issues, dependencies, and recommend mitigation strategies.

Prepare executive-level reports and project dashboards.

Facilitate meetings and document decisions and action items.

Support process improvement initiatives and standard project management practices.

Promote accountability and maintain project momentum.

Support automation, AI, and modernization initiatives where applicable.

Required Skills & Experience

5 years of Project Coordination and Project Management experience, including developing project plans, timelines, milestones, action item logs, and status reports.

5 years of Cross-Divisional Leadership experience with the ability to coordinate work across multiple divisions, teams, or business areas.

5 years of Stakeholder Engagement experience, including building relationships, gathering input, managing expectations, and supporting consensus among internal teams, leadership, vendors, and partners.

5 years of Communication and Facilitation experience with strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparing updates, leading meetings, documenting decisions, and presenting information to leadership.

5 years of Process Improvement experience with the ability to analyze workflows, identify inefficiencies, recommend improvements, and support standardized project management practices.

5 years of Risk and Issue Management experience, including identifying project risks, barriers, dependencies, and delays and recommending mitigation strategies.

5 years of Documentation and Reporting experience, including maintaining project documentation, meeting notes, action items, risk logs, dashboards, and executive-level reports.

5 years of Organization and Attention to Detail with the ability to manage competing priorities, track deadlines, and ensure deliverables are completed accurately and on time.

5 years of Leadership and Accountability experience with the ability to guide project activities, support follow-through, promote accountability, and maintain project momentum.

Preferred Skills & Experience

Experience working in large organizations or public sector environments.

Experience with process improvement initiatives.

Experience with automation, AI, or modernization projects.

5 years of experience with project and reporting tools such as Microsoft Planner, Teams, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, Visio, Power Automate, Power Apps, or similar tools.

2 years of experience with AI and automation tools, including AI-supported processes or modernization efforts that improve efficiency and reduce manual work.